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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.13, 655.67 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.13, 655.67 and 382.52 is: 527.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.13 : 655.67 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.13/655.67 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.13x = 655.67 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.13x = 250,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,801.70/475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.86

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